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How far is Washington D.C. from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4866 miles / 7830 kilometers / 4228 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lihue to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4865.550 miles
  • 7830.344 kilometers
  • 4228.048 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4857.437 miles
  • 7817.288 kilometers
  • 4220.998 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lihue to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Lihue to Washington D.C. generates about 566 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 566 kilograms equals 1 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W